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heartrending
[ hahrt-ren-ding ]
/ ˈhɑrtˌrɛn dɪŋ /
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adjective
causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.
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OTHER WORDS FROM heartrending
heart·rend·ing·ly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH heartrending
gut-wrenching, heartrendingWords nearby heartrending
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British Dictionary definitions for heartrending
heart-rending
adjective
causing great mental pain and sorrow
Derived forms of heart-rending
heart-rendingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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